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Customs records over Rs. 1 Trillion in revenue in first six months of 2025

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- Sri Lanka Customs has earned revenue exceeding Rs. 1 trillion (Rs. 1,000 billion) during the first six months of 2025, according to Media Spokesperson and Additional Director Gene... Read More


Derana leads Sri Lanka in digital broadcasting excellence with two APAC awards

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- Sri Lanka's premier news provider, Ada Derana, has been recognised for its excellence in digital broadcasting at the prestigious Asia-Pacific Broadcasting+ Awards 2025, held at th... Read More


Sri Lanka's economic outlook remains positive but global trade policy uncertainties pose significant risks: IMF

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- Sri Lanka's economic outlook remains positive, however, global trade policy uncertainties pose significant risks to the country's macroeconomic and social stability, the Internati... Read More


Police fire tear gas due tense situation in Kahawatta

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- Police fired tear gas to disperse a crowd due a tense situation in Kahawatta, following the funeral of the youth who was shot dead in Kahawatta on 30 June, police said. Published... Read More


SLTB bus overturns in Wattegama, 15 injured

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- At least 15 individuals have been injured when a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus traveling from Kudugala to Kandy via Wattegama veered off the road and overturned near a hous... Read More


Woman hacked to death in Kuruwita

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- A young woman has been murdered with a sharp weapon in Dewipahala, Kuruwita, police stated. According to police, a man attacked the young woman in an attempt to steal a gold neck... Read More


French air traffic control strike disrupts global flights

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- French air traffic controllers began a two-day strike today, disrupting hundreds of flights and causing delays that have rippled far beyond France's borders. The industrial action... Read More


Youth files FR petition alleging unlawful detention after incident with 'Teacher Amma'

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- A youth has filed a Fundamental Rights (FR) petition before the Supreme Court, alleging unlawful arrest and detention by the Katana Police following an incident involving Hyeshika... Read More


2026 Grade One Admissions: Instructions and model application issued

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- List of instructions and the model application for the admission of children to grade one in government schools for the year 2026 have been issued by the Ministry of Education. T... Read More


Sri Lanka-Hungary sign debt restructuring agreement amounting to Euro 30mn

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- The government of Sri Lanka and the Hungarian Export Credit Insurance Plc. have signed a bilateral agreement in relation to the External Debt Restructuring Process, the Ministry o... Read More